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Flashback Interview: PETER NICHOLLS (IQ) (1997): “We Always Intended This [The Album Subterranea] Was Going To Be Something That Lengthy And That Impressive. Because, Really, Who Else Is Doing It At The Moment?”

January 19, 2025 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

In this rare 1997 interview, IQ’s vocalist Peter Nicholls discusses the band’s ambitious concept album Subterranea and their journey from independent releases to major label deals. He provides fascinating insights into the album’s storyline about sensory …READ MORE

Flashback Interview: VAGGELIS MARANIS (SANVOISEN) (1997): “This Style Comes From Within, You Know, We Don’t Say Okay We Have To Sound Like This, We Sound Like This Because We Are Like This”

January 4, 2025 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

In the vast landscape of 1990s progressive metal, some of the finest albums have remained hidden from mainstream recognition. Such is the case with Sanvoisen’s masterful second album Soul Seasons, released in January 1997 through …READ MORE

NICLAS ENGELIN (THE HALO EFFECT): “We Trust Each Other, We Just Go From There”

December 19, 2024 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Swedish Melodic Heavy Metal supergroup The Halo Effect are set to release their second full length album entitled March Of The Unheard on January 10th. The band’s guitarist Niclas Engelin spoke with Metal Express Radio about their …READ MORE

Flashback Interview: DC COOPER (SILENT FORCE) (2000): “With The Solo Album That’s Some Of The Hardest Stuff I Had Ever Done, Now Getting Into This It’s Gotten Even Harder”

December 6, 2024 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

After making his mark as Royal Hunt’s frontman from 1994 to 1998, DC Cooper didn’t rest on his laurels following his unexpected departure from the band. Instead, he channeled his creative energy into a successful …READ MORE

Flashback Interview: LIZZY BORDEN (2000): “I Tried To Make It The Ultimate LIZZY BORDEN Record – A Little Bit Of The Old And A Lot Of The New”

December 2, 2024 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

In this interview from 2000, metal legend Lizzy Borden discusses his return to the scene with Deal With the Devil after an extended hiatus since 1992. The interview explores the band’s evolution, creative process, and the …READ MORE

Audio Interviews

Flashback Interview: PETER NICHOLLS (IQ) (1997): “We Always Intended This [The Album Subterranea] Was Going To Be Something That Lengthy And That Impressive. Because, Really, Who Else Is Doing It At The Moment?”

Flashback Interview: VAGGELIS MARANIS (SANVOISEN) (1997): “This Style Comes From Within, You Know, We Don’t Say Okay We Have To Sound Like This, We Sound Like This Because We Are Like This”

NICLAS ENGELIN (THE HALO EFFECT): “We Trust Each Other, We Just Go From There”

Flashback Interview: DC COOPER (SILENT FORCE) (2000): “With The Solo Album That’s Some Of The Hardest Stuff I Had Ever Done, Now Getting Into This It’s Gotten Even Harder”

Flashback Interview: LIZZY BORDEN (2000): “I Tried To Make It The Ultimate LIZZY BORDEN Record – A Little Bit Of The Old And A Lot Of The New”

DANNY MARTIN (WICKED): “You Can Always Expect Some Good Time Party Music”

CAMDEN CRUZ (SEVEN KINGDOMS): “The Band Can’t Survive If You Start With A Negative From The Recording Costs”

GIUSEPPE SBRANA (SKINFLINT): “At The End Of The Day It’s The Spirit Of Metal Brotherhood That Matters”

IAN HILL (JUDAS PRIEST): “You Always Have That Anchor That’s Built The Band Over The Years”

JEFF YOUNG (KINGS OF THRASH, ex-MEGADETH): “The Album That Reflects Time”